Thelma Jean Combs Spriggs, 83, of El Paso, Arkansas, was born April 1, 1926, in Mabelvale, Arkansas to James Walter and Iris Whisner Combs. Thelma was a faithful loving wife, mother and friend. She was a long time member of St. James Catholic Church. Thelma went to be with her Lord on May 11, 2009.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Max A Spriggs, Sr.; and one brother, James Walter Combs.
She is survived by her children, Alana Bosshart of North Little Rock, Max A. Spriggs, Jr. and wife, Ann of Maumelle and Jan A. Spriggs and wife, Nikki of El Paso; eleven grandchildren, Kimberly Bosshart, Max, III, Bryan, Steele, Jessica, Madison, Logan, Masson, Miranda Spriggs, Anneliese and Matthew Eckess; one great-grandchild, Grace Spriggs and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a host of friends.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe with Rosary to follow at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, at St. James Catholic Church in Searcy, with burial in Antioch Cemetery, Beebe, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to St. James Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 172, Searcy, Arkansas, 72143.